How To Fix FAP_PP055 - Payment method not defined for customer/vendor abroad

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_PP - Messages for payment proposal

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Payment method not defined for customer/vendor abroad

What causes this issue?

The business partner, especially the (alternative) payee or payer, is
located in a different country from the paying company code. In
accordance with the payment method settings, this is not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a different payment method or assign a different payee or payer,
if there is one.
For payment proposal processing, you can set the message so that it is
only issued as a warning message.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_PP055 - Payment method not defined for customer/vendor abroad ?

  The SAP error message FAP_PP055 indicates that there is no payment method defined for a customer or vendor that is located abroad. This error typically arises during the processing of payments or when attempting to execute transactions involving foreign customers or vendors.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The primary cause of this error is that the payment method for the specific customer or vendor has not been defined in the system for transactions involving foreign entities.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment method settings, particularly for international transactions.
  Master Data Incompleteness: The customer or vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, lacking the necessary information for processing payments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAP_PP055 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Payment Method:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Payment Transactions > Payment Methods in Country).
  Check if the payment method for the relevant country is defined. If not, you will need to create or modify the payment method for the specific country.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method to Customer/Vendor:
  
  Access the customer or vendor master data using transaction codes FD02 (for customers) or FK02 (for vendors).
  In the payment transactions tab, ensure that a valid payment method is assigned for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly configured for international transactions. This may involve checking the settings in the payment method configuration (transaction code OBPM).
  Verify that the payment method is active and applicable for the currency and country of the customer/vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the customer or vendor master data are filled out correctly, including country, currency, and payment terms.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods for Country
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  FK02: Change Vendor Master Data